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Author Topic: Brembo brake pad replacement  (Read 840 times)

Milo_357

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Brembo brake pad replacement
« on: September 20, 2011, 07:16:15 AM »
Hey gang,

Still exploring the wonderful world of brakes.  Just wondering how folks gauge brake pads and when you need to replace them.  Front brake pads that is, and I have Brembo calipers.

Boy, hope I haven't stumbled into another rant section worth thread by mistake...  ;D
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Brembo brake pad replacement
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2011, 07:47:40 AM »
There should be a plastic cap over the pads, it snaps on, remove it and there should be a groove visible in the friction material, if you still see a groove, they are good, if you don't they need replacement .

You could also remove the pads and inspect them off of the bike, your call .
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Re: Brembo brake pad replacement
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2011, 08:20:28 AM »
Milo,

Maybe the attached story will help explain how brakes work.  I learned a lot writing this story and interviewing the owner of Spiegler Performance.
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